EDI - CPT

R10 363 Find Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town departing on 13/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Edinburgh to Cape Town.
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Cheapest return fare
R12 920
Typical prices: R19 941-R15 428
Qatar Airways
Thu 10/9Wed 30/9
EDI - CPT • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R7 438
Typical prices: R9 828-R13 171
Multiple Airlines
Wed 13/5
EDI - CPT • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from R15 728 (return)
Best reviews • 7,8 score
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Direct flights
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There are currently no direct flights between Edinburgh and Cape Town. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 25% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 15% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town (EDI-CPT)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Edinburgh to Cape Town

Thu, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 30
Qatar Airways Logo
15:10 - 10:15
EDI
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CPT
18h 05m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
19:30 - 13:40
CPT
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EDI
19h 10m
1 stop
R12 920Qatar Airways
Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Oct 20
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7:55 - 17:30
EDI
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CPT
32h 35m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
19:30 - 6:25
CPT
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EDI
35h 55m
1 stop
R15 728Qatar Airways
Sat, Jun 27 - Tue, Jul 7
Qatar Airways Logo
7:55 - 17:30
EDI
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CPT
32h 35m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
13:15 - 6:25
CPT
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EDI
18h 10m
1 stop
R15 929Qatar Airways
Tue, Jun 9 - Wed, Jun 17
Qatar Airways Logo
7:55 - 13:10
EDI
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CPT
28h 15m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
19:30 - 13:40
CPT
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EDI
19h 10m
1 stop
R16 397Qatar Airways
Tue, Jun 2 - Tue, Jun 9
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7:20 - 14:10
EDI
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CPT
29h 50m
3 stops
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15:10 - 14:25
CPT
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EDI
24h 15m
3 stops
R16 614Multiple Airlines
Sat, Aug 22 - Mon, Aug 31
Qatar Airways Logo
15:10 - 10:15
EDI
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CPT
18h 05m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
13:15 - 13:40
CPT
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EDI
25h 25m
1 stop
R16 748Qatar Airways
Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Aug 31
Qatar Airways Logo
15:10 - 10:15
EDI
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CPT
18h 05m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
13:15 - 13:40
CPT
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EDI
25h 25m
1 stop
R16 999Qatar Airways
Tue, Jun 2 - Tue, Jun 9
Qatar Airways Logo
7:55 - 13:10
EDI
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CPT
28h 15m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
19:30 - 15:05
CPT
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EDI
20h 35m
1 stop
R17 032Qatar Airways
Sun, Aug 23 - Sun, Sep 6
Qatar Airways Logo
7:55 - 10:15
EDI
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CPT
25h 20m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
13:15 - 13:40
CPT
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EDI
25h 25m
1 stop
R17 333Qatar Airways
Thu, Jun 11 - Sat, Jul 4
Qatar Airways Logo
7:55 - 13:10
EDI
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CPT
28h 15m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
13:15 - 13:40
CPT
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EDI
25h 25m
1 stop
R17 667Qatar Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Edinburgh to Cape Town flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town departing in September.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town is May, where tickets cost R15 060 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R22 431 and R20 826 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 25% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flightR7 438
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (26% more expensive on average)
Flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town

When to book flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Edinburgh to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town

  • What is the cheapest flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town was R7 438 for a one-way ticket and R15 728 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

    When flying out of Edinburgh you will be using Edinburgh Turnhouse. You will be landing at Cape Town, also known as Cape Town Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Edinburgh and Cape Town, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town, British Airways or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town are British Airways and KLM. With an average price for the route of R27 640 and an overall rating of 6,7, British Airways is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R18 103 and an overall rating of 7,8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town from Edinburgh is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town with an airline and back to Edinburgh with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cape Town from Edinburgh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Edinburgh to Cape Town? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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KLMOverall score based on 1511 reviews
7,7Comfort
7,8Boarding
7,2Entertainment
7,3Food
8,4Crew
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Brand new plane lots of room the snack was very flavourful and enjoyable

10,0 ExcellentBob, May 2026
MAD - AMS
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Brand new plane lots of room the snack was very flavourful and enjoyable

As per usual when you Hit the UK it's a slow process through customs Not as efficient at Thailand for sure

There were no charge points for phones on the economy seats. The seats were comfortable overall. Food was okay.. flight was on time

The flight was delayed. The aircraft was unclean. Promised seat was not given due to change in Aircraft. Not one crew on ground was in a position to give any response. Amsterdam Airport is AVIODABLE Over crowded. Over Expensive. Poor Services.

The crew were unprofessional with a racist element. I was physically abused as well from one of the crew members

Crew is not the cheerful type. very slow meal service (this is their style as have flown this many times)

I’m grateful for the KLM Air France shuttle bus service to Ottawa. However due to construction and other issues related to the chaotic Uber pickup system at YUL, it’s a challenge to find the Kelios bus service to Ottawa. The signs are not clear or even available. No staff to guide passengers. It’s a stressful experience.

Flight was on time, staff are friendly and helpful onboard.

The immigration hall in Amsterdam was understaffed, so passport checking was slower than it should be for a major airport. They need to get the automatic readers up and running for non EU passport holders. Waiting in line after a long flight feels a bit abusive.

Ad experience - been flying many years with them but they are losing out to other carriers with their service and bagage / seating policy. My 2 12-yo kids were not placed with the parent. Absurdity.

The map feature on the display at the seat had challenges. The biggest issue was the flight had no WIFI. Most of the smaller planes now have free WIFI. American Airlines on the flight over had WIFI you could purchase. With 8-10 hours on a single flight, the ability to do work via WIFI is essential!!

A shout-out to the flight attendent, Lauren, who was the main person assisting me. She was amazing - perfect balance of bright, cheerful, engaging, yet formal

Cramped seating but standard in all smaller aircrafts today no matter what airlines. Crew very helpful, friendly & attentive so makes up for that.

Wonderful business class flight in a lovely new plane with an excellent crew

OK, except for a cabin attendant's lack of attention.

efficient. on time. cabin crew were very professional and very nice to deal with. would definately fly BA again.

It was great overall. A few slight improvements could be made on the onboarding process at the Gates with announcements and clarity of communications (both at the gate and in flight). The movies in the entertainment options could be improved for bollywood, hollywood.

I alrady responded to this request, and expllaned at length that this was the worst flying experience in my 77 years. I will NEVER fly BA again.

Airbus A350 is poorly designed for wheelchair users and reduced mobility passengers. The angle of the pods makes it awkward to transfer. I was able to but I have ab stability. It could be a real challenge for people with more severe mobility impairments. You'd think Airbus would have come up with a solution for this or thought more about us disabled folks more when designing this aircraft.

The crew has always been great on BA. They are very friendly and accommodating. I like that they have vegetarian options already in the menu. And the free wine is a nice perk.) I noticed (both directions of my trip) minor upgrades/ replacements needed on the plane itself (touch screen didn't work with touch; bathroom light didn't go on). However, this is one of my favorite airlines.

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